Shot Down

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760875589
Year: 2019
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 352

Description:
Dive into the gripping narrative of 'Shot Down,' an in-depth examination of the tragic event of Malaysian Airlines MH17, which was tragically shot out of the sky over Ukraine on 17 July 2014. With 298 lives lost, including 38 Australians, this compelling book uncovers the harrowing implications of a surface-to-air missile fired by Ukrainian separatists, reportedly aided by the Russian military. Explore the aftermath, where the wreckage stretched over 50 square kilometres, and the initial investigation was hampered by the denial of access to critical evidence.

'Shot Down' is more than a mere recounting of events; it brings to light the personal stories of those aboard Flight MH17, chronicling the joy, hope, and dreams they carried—now forever extinguished. With relentless pursuit for justice as its core, this revealing account invites readers to reflect on both a heartbreaking aviation tragedy and the broader implications of geopolitical conflicts. Unsettling yet necessary, this book evokes a profound mix of outrage and sorrow for the future that was snatched away from countless individuals.

This definitive book appeals to those seeking a deeper understanding of aviation disasters, human stories, and the quest for justice in the face of despair. Don’t miss out on this powerful retelling of a moment that shook the world, now available for purchase.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760875589
Year: 2019
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 352


Description:
On 17 July 2014, Malaysian Airlines MH17 was shot out of the sky above Ukraine. Aboard were 298 people, 38 of whom were Australians. No one survived.

Subsequently it was shown that the airliner was almost certainly hit by a Buk surface-to-air missile fired by Ukrainian separatists aided by the Russian military. The debris from the plane's disintegration mid-air was spread over 50 square kilometres, but for weeks rescue teams and investigators were denied access. The Russians have refused to take any responsibility for the deaths.

This is the story of some of the people who boarded that fatal flight and the conflict below them that was doomed to destroy their lives and the happiness of the people they left behind. The fullest account yet published, it is also the story of a continuing clamour for justice. Unsettling, compelling and revealing, Shot Down will provoke both outrage that this criminal act could have happened and deep sadness for the lives lost.

'A compelling account of one of the most appalling aviation atrocities of our time.' JIM EAMES, author of Courage in the Skies

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